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Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D.

Proctologist

4/5(32)
2313 W Violet St Suite A Tampa FL, 33603
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4/5

About

Dr. Shiraz Farooq is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Farooq specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Farooq often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

University of Karachi, Baqai Medical College MBBS 1996

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Provider Details

Male English, Urdu

Areas of expertise and specialization

Conditions: Internal Hemorrhoids, External Hemorrhoids, Thrombosed Hemorrhoids, Fissure, Fistula, Anorectal Abscess, Rectal Bleeding, Fecal Incontinence, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Skin TagsProcedures: Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Anal Manometry, Rubber Band Ligation, Anorectal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Laparoscopic SurgeryTreatments: Skin Tag Removal, Hemorrhoid Removal, Fistula Treatment, Fissure Treatment, Accidental Bowel Leakage Treatment, Medical Cannabis RecommendationsTests: Anoscopy, Anal Manometry, Virtual Colonoscopy, Stool Test, Anal BiopsyDiseases: Chronic Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Anorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Awards

  • Presidential Gold Medal Award 1996 President of Pakistan 
  • Best Graduate Gold Medal 1996 Baqai Medical College 
  • First Position in the Country Gold Medal 1990 Pakistan Federal Government 
  • Air Force Chief of Air Staff Gold Medal 1990 Pakistan Air Force 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons  
  • American College of Colon and Rectal Surgery  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • American Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Treatments

  • Hemorrhoid Removal, Skin Tag Removal, Fissure, Fistula, Accidental Bowel Leakage, Medical Cannabis Recommendation

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA)

Teaching and speaking

  • Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) Annual Conference Keynote Speaker on Medical Cannabis

Areas of research

Fecal Incontinence

Anorectal/Colorectal Surgery

Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D.'s Practice location

2313 W Violet St Suite A -
Tampa, FL 33603
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New patients: 813-278-6430

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Patient Experience with Dr. Farooq


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Dr. Shiraz Farooq, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 32 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Proctologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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